7-11-306. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND CIRCULATION.
Applicants shall submit a detailed pedestrian circulation plan with all Development applications that demonstrates compliance with the following guidelines and standards:
(1) Required pedestrian connections. An on-site system of pedestrian walkways shall be designed to provide direct access and connections to and between the following:
a. The primary Entrance or Entrances to each Commercial Building, including Pad Site Buildings;
b. Any Sidewalks or walkways on adjacent properties that extend to the boundaries shared with the Commercial Development;
c. Any public Sidewalk system along the perimeter Streets adjacent to the Commercial Development;
d. Where applicable, adjacent Uses and Developments, including but not limited to adjacent residential Developments, retail Shopping Centers, office Buildings, or Restaurants; and
e. Where applicable, any adjacent Public Park, greenway, trail network, or other public or civic Use including but not limited to Schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities, or government offices.
(2) Pedestrian connections from Buildings to parking areas, Pad Sites, and site Amenities. In addition to the connections required above, on-site pedestrian walkways shall connect each primary Entrance of a Commercial Building to:
a. All parking areas or Parking Structures that serve such Primary Building;
b. Site Amenities or Gathering Places; and
c. Transit stops and transit stations. UTA shall be contacted by the Applicant during the design process to identify existing and potential transit stops. These stops shall be incorporated into the Landscaping and circulation plans for the site. When recommended by City staff and UTA staff, a concrete pad shall be included for future transit stop improvements. The pad will measure a minimum of 6' x 20' with a minimum thickness of 8". All ADA requirements shall be met as part of the design.
(3) Walkways Along Buildings. Continuous pedestrian walkways no less than five feet (5') wide shall be provided along any Façade featuring a customer Entrance and along any Façade abutting customer parking areas. No merchandise displays shall be located within a Sidewalk unless a specially designated area is defined and is approved by the Planning Commission. Pedestrian circulation shall not be obstructed.
(4) Walkways Through Vehicle Areas.
a. Buildings over 10,000 square feet. At each point that the on-site pedestrian walkway system crosses a Parking Lot or internal Street or driveway, the walkway or crosswalk shall be clearly marked through the use of a change in elevation or paving materials distinguished by their color, texture, or height. A walkway through the Parking Lot connecting to the walkway along the Primary Building shall be required and include a six (6) foot minimum Sidewalk and planting areas for a combined minimum width of fifteen (15) feet.
b. Buildings under 10,000 square feet. At each point that the on-site pedestrian walkway system crosses a Parking Lot or internal Street or driveway, the walkway or crosswalk shall be clearly marked through the use of a change in elevation or paving materials distinguished by their color, texture, or height. A walkway through the Parking Lot connecting to the walkway along the Primary Building shall be required and include a six (6) foot minimum Sidewalk and planting areas for a combined minimum width of nine (9) feet. With Planning Commission approval, a walkway through the parking area may be shared by two adjoining parcels and/or a tree diamond alternative may be considered.
(5) Bicycle Parking.
a. Bicycle parking shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) space for every twenty (20) automobile Parking Spaces. There shall be no fewer than two (2) and no more than thirty (30) bicycle Parking Spaces.
b. Bicycle parking shall not be located where it will obstruct pedestrian movement and circulation. It shall be located at a maximum distance of one-hundred (100) feet of a central Building Entrance or at least as close as the closest automobile space, excluding handicapped Parking Spaces.
c. All bicycle racks, lockers, or other facilities shall be securely anchored to the ground or to the Structure.
d. Businesses which are solely auto-oriented including automobile sales and car washes shall be excluded from the bicycle parking requirements.